Indigenous Instruments


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    Agong

    Used as a gong during gatherings to call the attention of the members. Also used for ethnic dancing. It is made up of copper and usually has a hat shaped like. Played by beating it with stick.

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    Kulintang

    It is similar to that of the “Gong” however smaller. It is commonly used by Maranaos or Muslims.

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    Tambol

    It is made out of hollow round wood cylinder of wood with the skin of a goat or a cow stretched upon ring like frames fitted over its end. This is used during festivities and played by beating the end with a drumstick.

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    Bantola

    Made out of Bamboo. It is used to accompany dances.

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    Bangkakaw

    It is a wood used to produce sounds. It is played during festivities to thank Magbabaya through dancing with bangkakaw. It is paddled by a pestle.

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    Bow and Arrow

    Used during programs demonstrating war dance, athletic and other ethnic activities.

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    Tibod

    An antic jar to where the native win is placed. It is commonly used in rituals and festivities.

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    Saluray

    A bamboo instrument resembling a bantula. It has eight strings to produce sounds used in dancing during festivities.

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    Kodlong

    It is made out of wood resembling a guitar however it has only 2 strings

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    Kuratong

    An instrument whose sounds signal an arrival of visitors or a transient in the community. This is also used for transmitting codified messages from one person or group to the other. It is made up of a node length bamboo pole with a rectangular opening along its length that amplifies the sound. This is played by beating with a stick.

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    Palandag

    A bamboo without hole, blown with the mouth emits a sweet sound. Used in accompanying songs and dances.

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    Kutyapi

    A guitar with somehow long neck with one or two strings, used in accompnaying songs and dances.

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    Kubing

    A thin slat of bamboo with a small hole in the middle that gives variation of various tones. The vibration is initiated by blowing wind using the mouth.

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    Talapak

    A half-slit bamboo. One slat is made to bang against the other slat creating a sound that is similar to hand claps. When used two or more talapak will create somewhat clapping hands sound. It is used during planting.

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    Lantoy

    It is a mouth instrument made from a bamboo locally called “Badtek”. Used in waiving basket. It has three holes.

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    Pulendag

    It is made from a bamboo locally called “Badtek” Bigger than the Lantoy. It has four holes and four holes below.

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    Lebpad

    Looks like a regular drum, but is made from thinned tree. It is covered by deer hides